A United Airlines passenger scored 98,000 MileagePlus miles for taking a later flight, and offers a useful reminder: if you are flexible, do not wait until the gate to volunteer.
The passenger shared the story on Reddit, explaining that while checking in for a Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO) flight, United offered an immediate option to change to a later flight for 7,500 miles or to add himself to the volunteer list. He chose the volunteer route and bid close to the maximum: 98,000 miles. United apparently needed the seat, accepted the bid, and rebooked him on a later flight that same day.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Live and Let's Fly.
